Delays in EPA's Regulation of Hazardous Air Pollutants
RCED-83-199
Published: Aug 26, 1983. Publicly Released: Sep 20, 1983.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO provided information on: (1) how the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) developed a list of 37 substances which are subject to review as hazardous air pollutants; (2) the procedures and practices followed by EPA in preparing health assessment documents; (3) Science Advisory Board (SAB) involvement in the hazardous air pollutant program; and (4) EPA progress in establishing standards.
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